The Center for Advanced Aerospace Technologies (CATEC) has developed a new technology which enables UAS to carry out industrial contact inspections, it was announced on 5 October.
This new aerial contact technology, called AEROX, can be used in different industrial tasks, such as inspections in factories or aqueducts, where the task requires the UAS to 'touch and feel' rather than simply 'see' using sensing payloads.
AEROX is designed to minimise time and resources consumption, and decrease human risks when working at height.
Using sensors such as ultrasonic sensors, the UAS can carry out aerial manipulation tasks such as decoupling and dampening external structures that may hamper operations.
The initiative is part of the AEROARMS project, led by the University of Seville and funded by the European Commission programme Horizon 2020 for research and development.
As the dynamics of aerial combat rapidly evolve, Chinese scientists have engineered a sophisticated air separation drone model that can fragment into up to six drones, each capable of executing distinct battlefield roles and challenging the efficacy of current anti-drone defences such as the UK’s Dragonfire laser system.
Advancements in air defence technologies have begun to reshape aerial combat dynamics in the Middle East, as illustrated by recent events involving the Israeli Air Force and Hezbollah.
Both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war have been using UAS for effective low-cost attacks, as well as impactful web and social media footage. Thousands more have now been committed to Ukrainian forces.
The US Army has intentions to develop light, medium and heavy variants of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) as part of the branche’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle family.
DroneSentry-X, a cross-vehicle compatible, automated 360° C-UAS detect and defeat device, can offer 360° awareness and protection using integrated sensors. According to its manufacturer, it is suitable for mobile operations, on-site surveillance and on-the-move missions.
Funded by the country’s former president, the new C-UAS systems will be sent to the frontline where they have already been tested against Russian invading forces.
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